Child Development Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
Through classes and internships, the Child Development option provides students with research-based strategies for supporting children’s development. Students develop a strong foundation for careers in preschools, early intervention, positive youth development, and parenting education. Students will be prepared for graduate work in HDFS, education, special education, developmental psychology and other fields related to child development.
With a double degree in human development and family sciences and education, students can earn dual licensure at the pre-kindergarten and elementary school levels.
Option Code: 228
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| HDFS 330 | FOSTERING LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
| HDFS 430 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INTERNSHIP | 12 |
| HDFS 431 | FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION | 3 |
| HDFS 432 | CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| HDFS 461 | ^PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses: | 12 | |
| *CONTEMPORARY FAMILIES IN THE U.S. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES | ||
| HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM | ||
| PARENTING RESEARCH AND APPLICATION | ||
| FAMILY VIOLENCE AND NEGLECT | ||
| *FAMILIES AND POVERTY | ||
| FAMILY POLICY | ||
| TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES | ||
| Total Credits | 38 | |
| * | Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC) |
| ^ | Writing Intensive Course (WIC) |
Option Code: 228